🎥Tomi Davies According to renowned investor and ecosystem builder Tomi Davies: Founders say: “I can’t raise.”Investors say: “I can’t find quality deals.”It has become a trend – we can fix it. In a much-anticipated, eye-opening webinar, Davies cuts through the noise to uncover the real reasons African founders — both on the continent and across the diaspora — are often overlooked by investors. More importantly, he will share practical, proven solutions to bridge the gap. Whether you’re a founder seeking capital or an investor looking for credible deal flow, this conversation delivers what you’ve been missing: Join Tomi Davies for…
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Timothy Armoo is an entrepreneur who build sellable companies. And he shares how to do it [📸 Author] The next breakout brand won’t come from Silicon Valley, says Timothy Armoo. It won’t raise a seed round.It won’t have a growth hacker.It probably won’t even have a website that loads fast. It might just be a fish and chip shop in a quiet corner of Worcestershire—powered not by tech, but by TikToks, vinegar, and a part-time worker named Destiny. No ads. No AI. No strategy decks. Just personality, presence, and the kind of behind-the-counter charm you can’t fake. Armoo shares how…
Michelle Amoakoh: Afropean economic voice. At Zidicircle, an angel investor syndicate, she supported deal flow activities, including screening and due diligence [📸 Author] Most people haven’t heard of it. But they should. Diaspora angel investing isn’t a trend—yet. But it sits quietly at the intersection of global remittance flows, grassroots entrepreneurship, and long-term wealth creation for African economies. At its core, it’s about taking something we already do—send money home—and turning it into something with deeper, longer-lasting impact. In this piece by Michelle Amoakoh, she breaks down what diaspora angel investing really means, why it matters now, and how it…
Are you ready to scale up? Rwanda’s next big entrepreneurs start here. In Tourism, Hospitality, Agriculture, or Agribusiness? The Grow 2 Scale program by ESP and the Mastercard Foundation offers you more than growth — it’s your gateway to: • Tailored technical assistance• One-on-one coaching from industry experts• Access to market and investment opportunities• And a vibrant community of growth-focused entrepreneurs across Africa. Apply before May 31st, 2025 by clicking here: https://lnkd.in/erTY9GNB. Numeris Media is an official Media Partner to Connected Banking Summit & Innovation Excellence Awards 2025 – Southern Africa (May 21, 2025 | Johannesburg, South Africa)
Raising Star Africa are committed to building an inclusive future by empowering young entrepreneurs with disabilities — because when they thrive, they inspire a generation of children with disabilities to dream bigger and become changemakers in their own communities.Apply now for the This Ability Grant if you are a young entrepreneur with a disability, looking to grow your business and impact. Applicants must reside in Lagos – Nigeria. Raising Star Africa is dedicated to supporting your journey to success. Apply here: https://lnkd.in/dx2mS8GEDeadline: May 18, 2025 Numeris Media is an official Media Partner to Connected Banking Summit & Innovation Excellence Awards 2025 –…
Surayyah Ahmad – Founder, Sabou Capital Launched by Surayyah Ahmad, a seasoned entrepreneur and co-founder of two previous ventures, Sabou Capital is designed to support businesses in both English- and French-speaking countries, with a focus on Nigeria 🇳🇬 , Senegal 🇸🇳 , and Ivory Coast 🇨🇮 Sabou Capital positions itself as a “𝗺𝗶𝗰𝗿𝗼-𝗽𝗿𝗶𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗲𝗾𝘂𝗶𝘁𝘆” firm, supporting businesses that may not be tech companies in the traditional sense, but instead use technology to improve their operations and service delivery.Their objective is to close funding gaps for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in West and Central Africa, planning to invest between $𝟯𝟱𝟬,𝟬𝟬𝟬…
Google has just launched free AI courses, requiring no sign-up fees or prior skills. Here are two valuable ones to add to your arsenal: Prompt Design in Vertex AI: Master the art of talking to AI to get exactly what you want. Learn how to create images and text with simple instructions, and try your some hands-on exercises using Google’s latest AI tools.Introduction to Generative AI: Complete this short 45-minute course to start your AI journey! Learn about Generative AI in a brief, simple course. Discover how to build your own AI applications using Google tools. Numeris Media is an…
Ikenna Nzewi – CEO @ Releaf Earth Releaf Earth’s launch of Nigeria’s first industrial biochar carbon removal facility in Cross River State marks a significant advancement in the nation’s climate technology and sustainable agriculture sectors. Says Ikenna Nzewi (CEO, Releaf Earth): I’m excited to announce the launch of Releaf Earth (YC W19)’s biochar facility in Cross River State, Nigeria, the nation’s very first industrial production site! We create premium biochar for permanent carbon removal using palm kernel shells, a byproduct from our patented Kraken nutcracking technology. Leveraging Riverse’s certified carbon removal credit registry, we are poised to remove 40,000-60,000 tons…
🎥Kehinde_Smith When Kehinde Smith and her twin sister Taiwo launched @forno.ng, their new artisanal pizzeria in Lagos, they weren’t expecting to sell out of pizza dough two days in a row in their very first week. But that’s exactly what happened. And while most businesses might highlight the success and stop there, Kehinde chose a different path—she shared the whole story, mess and all. In a refreshingly honest Instagram story, Kehinde peeled back the curtain on what it really means to start and scale a hospitality brand in Nigeria. Spoiler: it’s not all picture-perfect pizzas and ribbon-cutting ceremonies. She wrote:…
Guinness World Record holder for world’s smallest GPS tracking device, Oluwatobi Oyinlola (Researcher at Massachusetts Institute of Technology) Cambridge, MA — May 8, 2025 / Oluwatobi Oyinlola, a Nigerian-born researcher at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), has achieved a groundbreaking milestone by developing the world’s smallest GPS tracking device. The prototype, measuring just 22.93 x 11.92 mm, has been officially recognised by Guinness World Records, marking a significant advancement in miniaturised technology. The device’s compact size and versatility hold promise for transformative applications across various sectors, including logistics, security, healthcare, and transportation. Its development underscores the potential of Nigerian…